5 Days for the Homeless 2016

Thank you!

You've helped us raise a staggering

$295
so far!

About 5 Days for the Homeless

5 Days for the Homeless was founded at the University of Alberta’s School of Business in 2005. The students identified homelessness as a growing issue and wanted to give back to the community. Learn more

2005

5 Days for the homeless is founded at the University of Alberta

Total Raised to Date: $2,000

2008

5 Days for the homeless goes national and is picked up by 10 Canadian universities

Total Raised to Date: $164,387

2009

18 schools across Canada take part and one school is joined by Guest Sleeper Justin Trudeau

Total Raised to Date: $338,879

2011

Now at 22 schools across Canada and raises $225,524 nationally for the year

Total Raised to Date: $747,192

2013

5 Days for the Homeless surpasses $1 million raised for Canadian homeless shelters

Total Raised to Date: $1,223,794

2014

5 Days for the homeless is now at 26 schools across Canada

Total Raised to Date: $1,462,500

2015

Ten years helping homeless charities across Canada!

Total Raised to Date: $1,657,650

2016

Over $235,000 raised and given to our partnering charities in 2016.Total Raised to Date: $1,893,525Donate today!